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Wanderers grounded after six-goal frenzy

Rob Forsaith

Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic accepts it will now be tricky for his A-League side to fly under the radar, but doesn't expect Friday night's six-goal haul to burden his charges with complacency.

After managing just eight goals in 11 games, the Wanderers discovered their clinical edge in devastating fashion as they chalked up a third win on the trot, against Adelaide United at Parramatta Stadium.

Popovic sensed the competition was already keeping a keen eye on the expansion franchise, but welcomed any added attention after they drew within six points of second-placed Adelaide.

"They look at us anyway," said Popovic, whose charges have exceeded all pundits' pre-season expectations.

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"We're a new club and everyone's looking to see how we're going week by week. As a club we're trying to improve daily, on and off the field.

"If they look at us in a different light (after the 6-1 win over Adelaide), that's fine. The main thing is that we stay grounded and focused and keep trying to build."